BYU basketball is set to give fans their first glimpse of the squad in action with their public exhibition on October 16, facing Nebraska right there in the Marriott Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7pm MT, and you can catch all the action live on ESPN+. But as exciting as that first look is, there’s a massive story brewing around big man Jaxon Kohler, who *is* eligible to play in that Nebraska game.
Kohler’s Eligibility and the First Public Showing
Seriously, this is huge for the Cougars. Kohler’s immediate future hinges on a preliminary injunction hearing set for October 20. That hearing is gonna decide if he gets temporary eligibility moving forward. Imagine the anxiety! Fans will get to see him on the court against Nebraska, but then it’s a waiting game to see if he can keep playing. This isn’t just a scrimmage; it’s a critical early test for the team, especially with a guy like Kohler potentially in play, even if it’s only for a bit.
More Exhibition Action and Key Dates Ahead
Beyond the Nebraska matchup, BYU has another public exhibition on Saturday, October 24, heading out to face UNLV. Those details are already locked in: 2:00 MT tip-off, broadcast on MW+. Teams get three exhibitions, and BYU’s opted to keep their third one under wraps, a closed exhibition. Sources are saying that one is against Long Beach State in Provo on Saturday, October 10. You know the coaches are using these games to really dial in the team before the real season starts against Ohio State on November 2. Oh, and for those planning their winter viewing, TNT already spilled some beans on their college hoops schedule. Mark your calendars: the big BYU-Utah rivalry game in Provo is going down on Saturday, January 16, with an 8pm MT tip on TNT. That’s gonna be wild!
So, what’s next? You gotta keep your eyes glued for Tuesday, October 13. A BYU spokesperson confirmed that’s when we’re finally gonna get all the broadcast details and tip times for the *full* schedule. And then, obviously, October 20 for that Kohler hearing. It’s an early season rollercoaster, for sure, and we’re just getting started!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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